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"EDuCAtIon Is About what was (the past), what is (the present), and what might be (the future)"(textbook pg. 46). - Jennifer Howard

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I learned the difference between equity and equality, and how we, as a nation, need to be more equitable to ensure all students have the tools needed to succeed. - Jennifer Howard

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Teachers are not allowed to pray in front of a student. For example, a teacher is not allowed to say a prayer before they eat if there is a student around.

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I learned about the responsibilities of teachers in the form of leadership, professional and personal improvement and growth.
-Ashley Dunbar

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I learned about the importance of an equitable education for all students.
-Ashley Dunbar

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I learned about the sequence of events that led up to modern day teaching.
-Ashley Dunbar

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I have learned the things that shaped education systems and policies across diverse cultures and how to analyze their relevancy and effectiveness.
Priscilla Baker

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Alyssa Manning Phifer

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I've learned that the government guidelines regarding prayer and religion in schools such as: Students may organize prayer groups and religious clubs before school and teachers may meet with other teachers for prayer or Bible study.
Priscilla Baker

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I found the history of school and how we ended up with the public schools we have today very interesting. I enjoyed reading about how education started with survival and the passing of stories and traditions into more philosophical and even political institutions.
Ashley Bess

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As a future early childhood educator, it was important to me to learn about the different influences to advocated for the education of young children. I knew about Maria Montessori and Jean Piaget but I enjoyed reading about John Dewey and Friedrich Froebel. They all had different philosophies and views about what was important but they all agreed that children learn from action.
Ashley Bess

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I thought it was important that I learned more about equity in education. As a former public school student I always assumed my experience was the same as everyone else's. I have learned a lot about compensatory education such as programs like Head Start that try to provide early education for children 3-5. I learned more about special education and environments of least restriction and inclusion. These lessons will be valuable to me in becoming a lead teacher in the future.
Ashley Bess

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I learned about how teachers need to be open-minded and respectful to cultural differences, learning styles, and languages between students.  Even though these aspects differ between students, it should not take away from a student’s ability to learn in school.
Laura Gillikin

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Every student has a Leandro right to a sound basic education that could lead them to further their education or for future employment.
Laura Gillikin

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I learned about obstacles that prohibit a student’s educational equity in the classroom and ways to overcome these obstacles for students in school.
Laura Gillikin

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I learned about the progression of the teaching field. I learned that it started out just being boys in school and that eventually women were able to become teachers. There were one room school houses and then we eventually had classrooms.
-Jessica Williams

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I learned that philosophies of education go way back. I learned about Plato's and Aristotle's views, as well as some more modern views.
-Jessica Williams

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I learned about many of the barriers for teachers and for students in the public school system. I learned about teacher's salary, benefits, limitations, etc. I learned that teaching is only considered a semi-profession. I also learned about many ways to increase equity for students in schools.
-Jessica Williams

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What was really fascinating to me was that students are allowed to form prayer groups in their school. I never knew this! I guess because when I was in middle or high school, no one ever formed a prayer group. Being born into a Christian family, I would’ve loved to have participated in a prayer group because it would’ve allowed me to meet new people who were like me and to also start the school day off with a prayer, not only by myself, but with other students. -Breanna McKnight

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I knew about diversity in public schools, but never thought how a child's diversity and culture can effect their education. Every child comes from different households. It was surprising to me to hear that teachers are having to change their teaching methods.This is important to understand as I may have to change my lessons to meet the needs of those children with different cultures and backgrounds. -Gabby Godwin

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I learned how education offered women jobs in American making it the first women dominated job. The classrooms taught all grades in a one room building.  Public education offered women a led role in the next generations.
-Gabby Godwin

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I learned about the Every Student Succeeds Act, that every student will be taught with high standards. Students will be taught by highly qualified teachers in a safe learning environment to ensure every child to graduate and be proficient in reading and math. This was important to me as it helps close educational achievement gaps for all students.
-Gabby Godwin

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I learned that there are many different purposes in education and that those purposes have changed throughout history. In the past, the focus was finding your place in society but now the focus is on learning. -Morgan Griffin

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I learned about book banning. I learned that a book cannot be banned only because you disagree with the content. I learned that the biggest reason for banning a book is because of sexual content. -Morgan Griffin

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I learned about the many different philosophies in education. Some tend to be more teacher-centered while others are student-centered. I learned that Progressivism focuses on the student and their interests.- Morgan Griffin

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I learned about the different types of students who need more funding for their educational endeavors to have an equal educational opportunity for success in the classroom.
- Calli Massey

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I learned about the different theories of education and that some of them are teacher-centered and the others are student-centered.
- Calli Massey

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Inequity in education has been a prevalent issue and takes many different forms. Especially the provision of resources and the disproportionate distribution of these resources between marginalized communities and more well-off populations. To fix these issues, we must make sure education is more equitable. - Treshawn Penny

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I learned about latchkey children, the children who get home from school off of the bus and do not have a parent figure at home watching them, making sure they get a snack and doing their homework. This is very common in my hometown, so I found learning the correct terminology to be very interesting.
- Calli Massey

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One of the most interesting things I learned from this course is that there are surprisingly a lot of books on the ban list. So many of these book; I read as a student and currently offer to my students.
I was also educated in this class about the legalities of religion in schools. I always thought a student could lead prayer as in the cafeteria or celebration. I did not realize until this class that a student is allowed to pray independently but not invite others to join. I found that interesting.
The chapters on funding public schools was very informative. I knew schools were funded both at the State and Local level, but did not know in what ways the funding occurred. I am glad to now know more about the funding of schools.
Michelle Ehrler

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I learned the purposes of education including intellectual, social, political, and economic.  (Emmie New)

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I learned the difference between equity and equality. Most importantly I learned that an equitable education utilizes different methods to reach an equal outcome. (Emmie New)

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I learned more about the finance aspects of education. It was interesting to learn how small the percentage of education the federal government funds. (Emmie New)

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I learned that education's purpose has evolved significantly, however, I was able to determine that education's purpose is to prepare students for success beyond the classroom. I was able to learn a lot about the purpose of education and how this purpose applies to my own perceptions of education. - Treshawn Penny

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Social reconstructionism is terminology used to describe the role of school to promote the diminishment of social injustices through education. This philosophy closely resonates with me and I am glad I was able to learn true philosophical context regarding this philosophy. - Treshawn Penny

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-I learned that many philosophers contributed to the foundations of education, and they we still follow their beliefs and ideas today.
-I learned the difference between equity and equality
-I learned that students with disabilities should be in general education classes as much as possible
Kelly McAdorey

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I learned the difference between equity and equality.
Equality focuses on what is fair within the group. Equity highlights what is fair for the individual. In public education, both group and individual needs are important. All students should have equal access to high quality education and once they get it, they should be afforded equitable supports to achieve success.
Priscilla Baker

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I learned about the sequence of events that led to modern day teaching. With that I learned about pioneers of education and how all of their ideas make up education as we know it today. -Sabrina Villa

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I learned about how public schools are organized and funded at the state and local

level. I also learned about the Leandro v. State court case that had a huge impact on North Carolina schools. I grew up going to a North Carolina public school so this court case really stood out to me and is really important to me. -Sabrina Villa

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I learned about social, cultural, and economic factors that impact students in the classroom. -Sabrina Villa

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This class has taught me the differences between equity and equality along with the many people who have helped influence how education is introduced to the future generations of students today.  I learned how schools are funded from a federal, state, and local level.  I learned the many things that need to be improved upon for public education.

- James Granson

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1. I learned that education has many different philosophies.
2. I learned that equity and equality are very different things and we should strive to achieve equity.
3. I learned there are different purposes of education.

-Brianna Woolard

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One of the biggest things I learned is that the federal government does not contribute much to public education compared to what the local and stat governments contribute.
-Grace Martineau

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Most states require by law that educators report suspected cases of child abuse to authorities or designated social service agencies.
-Grace Martineau

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I learned that although there are many different ideas and beliefs that teachers have, there are only 5 concise philosophies in education.
-Grace Martineau

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I learned how the US education is focused on providing an equitable education to every student.
Willicia Johnson

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I learned a lot about book banning and how a teacher can avoid confrontations with choosing the wrong book for students.
Willicia Johnson

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I learned about delegated responsibilities for education on a local, state, and national level.
Willicia Johnson

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1. I learned that there are many different philosophies and approaches to fulfill these philosophies. I find aspects of each of these philosophies worthwhile and will incorporate a variety of ideals into my teaching. I learned that there are many primary goals of education that teachers must juggle, including socio-emotional learning, trade/career education, etc. while still following the prescribed curriculum
2. I got more in-depth information about different demographics and the impact of family background and structure on classroom instruction.
3. I. gained my first experience with APA and practiced and improved my research and writing skills. I learned more about the topic of. libraries and book access which is. something very important to me.
Kelsey Woods